Indigenous Initiatives

Indigenous Initiatives at the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology develops and offers programming, resources, and consultations focused on Indigenous engagement in curriculum, pedagogy, classroom climate, professional development and evaluation. The team supports faculty, teaching assistants, staff, and students to create and facilitate learning spaces where respectful and meaningful dialogues can take place. Our events and programming are open to everyone. This page includes all of our events, you can find specific events via the list below:  

For more info visit https://indigenousinitiatives.ctlt.ubc.ca   

Protected: Tour of the X̱wi7x̱wa Library

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CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Hour – 2026

Online
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We welcome you to attend one of CTLT Indigenous Initiatives’ monthly Virtual Coffee Hours. They are an informal space to connect with consultants on the team and other colleagues across the university. We are always excited to hear about a project you are working on or a new resource you found, peer-to-peer sharing is highly (more…)


Upcoming Dates

  • Online
    February 25, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    March 26, 2026
    10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Online
    April 23, 2026
    12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Online
    May 27, 2026
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Measuring and Fostering Psychological Safety in Classrooms Through the Lens of Anti-Racist Teaching and Learning

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Session Description:  This Indigenous Initiatives classroom climate series offering is in collaboration with the Anti-Racist Teaching and Learning (A-RTL) team at CTLT! This session is designed to assist in competency and capacity building around cultures of belongingness, affect in the classroom, and engaging diverse communities through principles of inclusivity and psychological safety in the classroom. This session will be grounded in the foundational principles of anti-racism, to facilitate learning (more…)


Upcoming Dates

  • In-person
    February 26, 2026
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Facilitators

  • Renata Hall
    Educational Consultant, Anti-Racist Teaching and Learning, CTLT

Unpacking Classroom Climate Framework with Indigenous Initiatives

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Classroom Climate is a commonly used framework within teaching and learning spaces, but what do we really mean when referring to this term across different disciplines and learning environments? Join us for an introductory session on how we unpack Classroom Climate within the context of UBC and an opportunity to discuss with colleagues on ways to foster a positive and supportive Classroom Climate. We will have (more…)


Upcoming Dates

  • In-person
    March 24, 2026
    10:00 am - 11:30 am

Facilitators

  • Erin Yun
    Senior Educational Consultant, Indigenous Initiatives, CTLT
  • Hannah Coderre
    Educational Consultant, Indigenous Initiatives, CTLT